Author: Prime Times
This is a moment of deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and unity,” — Afolabi Momoh Mogaji As Muslims across Nigeria joined the global community to commemorate the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace Be Upon Him), Hon. Afolabi Momoh Mogaji has extended warm felicitations to the people of Ondo North Senatorial District and beyond. In his Eid-el-Maulud goodwill message, Hon. Mogaji emphasized the significance of the occasion as a time for deep reflection, spiritual renewal, and unity. He urged Muslims and Nigerians at large to draw inspiration from the life and teachings of the Prophet, which embody peace, compassion,…
The President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Ltd and the Dan Amanar Fune Emirate of Yobe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has felicitated with the Chairman, Kwara State Traditional Council, His Royal Highness, Alhaji (Dr.) Ibrahim Sulu-Gambari, CFR, the good people of Kwara State, and the generalities of Muslim Ummah across the globe on the occasion of Eid-ul-Maolid, the celebration of the birth of the Holy Prophet Muhammad (Peace and Blessings of Allah be upon him). In a goodwill message signed by Malam Abdulrahman Aliagan, Director of Communications to Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia. Dan Amanar Fune Emirate described the birth…
Prince Abiodun Aribisala Esq., a distinguished lawyer, an acclaimed international tax pricing consultant, and a Prince in Ijebu-Ijesha, has once again demonstrated his commitment to community development by launching a ₦100 million empowerment scheme aimed at uplifting over 1,000 beneficiaries across the Ijesa North Federal Constituency. The initiative, implemented through the Aribisala Care Foundation (ACF), reflects his philosophy that “action speaks louder than promises” and his vision of creating tangible opportunities for his people. The empowerment scheme, which took place simultaneously in Ijebu-Ijesa and Ipetu-Ijesa on Saturday, August 30, 2025, attracted a crowd of over 2,500 residents, including community leaders,…
The European Union (EU) Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS, in collaboration with the Zuma International Film Festival, has launched the 2025 edition of the EU Short Film Competition, targeting emerging filmmakers in the country. The competition aims at enriching participants’ knowledge in modern filmography and exposing them to emerging trends in the industry. A press release issued by the EU Delegation to Nigeria and ECOWAS said the top ten entries in the competition would be screened at the festival. The overall top entry will receive a cash prize of N1.5m (one million, five hundred thousand naira) for the winner; N750,…
Concerned about the religious undertones of Nigeria’s security challenges, Faith and Freedom Africa (FFA) has renewed calls for respect and protection of every citizen’s right to freedom of religion, as enshrined in Section 38 of the Nigerian Constitution. Speaking at a one-day colloquium held on Wednesday at Batoha Hotel, Makurdi, FFA Country Coordinator Felix Samari questioned the Nigerian government’s recognition of only Christianity and Islam, lamenting that adherents of African Traditional Religion (ATR) are often treated as “second-class citizens.” “With Freedom of Religion or Belief (FoRB) advocacy, we are not only speaking for Christians and Muslims but also for practitioners…
The Ajia Ogbonde Family of Ilorin has announced the Fidau prayers for their late patriarch, Mallam Mohammed Jamiu Toyin Ajia, who passed away on Monday, August 18, 2025, in Kaduna According to the family, the 3rd-Day Prayers will hold on Thursday, August 21, 2025, by 8:00 AM in Kaduna while the 8th-Day Fidau Prayer is scheduled for Sunday August 24 2025, at the family’s ancestral mosque, Ajia Ogbonde Mosque, Ilorin, Kwara State capital by 10am prompt . The family invites relatives, friends, associates, and the general public to join in offering prayers for the repose of the soul of the…
The President/CEO of Funab Group of Companies Ltd and Dan Amanar of Fune Emirate, Yobe State, Alhaji Ibrahim Mohammed Ajia, has congratulated members of Cadet Inspector Course 36/2002 and Cadet ASP Course 21/2002 of the Nigeria Police Academy Wudil Kano on the occasion of their 23rd anniversary. In a goodwill message signed by his Director of Communications, Malam Abdulrahman Aliagan, and made available to journalists in Abuja, Ajia extolled the remarkable contributions of the course members to the security and stability of Nigeria, noting that their service and sacrifices over the years have made a significant difference in safeguarding lives…
As part of activities leading to his formal investiture, the incoming President of the Rotary Club of Abuja Sapphire, Dr. Pat Ifeanyi Oramah, paid a courtesy visit to former Inspector-General of Police, Sir (Dr) Mike Mbama Okiro, CFR, at his Abuja residence. The visit was part of Dr. Oramah’s engagement efforts ahead of his installation as the 8th President of the Club, an event to be chaired by the retired IGP himself. Accompanying Dr. Oramah were the immediate past President of the Club, Barr. Obiananma Anne Onwukeme; incoming President Rotarian Marcel Ezenwa; Rotarian Comrade James Ezema; and other club members.…
By Ebere Agozie The Niger State government has dragged the Attorney-General of the Federation and Minister of Justice to the Supreme Court over omission in the 13 percent derivation. In an originating summons sighted at the apex court, Niger state government through its counsel Mohammed Ndarani, SAN, seeks the interpretation and application of section 232 (1) & (2) of the Nigerian constitution. The suit seeks the inclusion of Niger state in the 13 percent derivation as enshrined in the Enactment of Allocation of Revenue (Federation Account, etc.) Act, 2004. He wants the court to determine whether Niger State does…
Those who defected are neither significant stakeholders in the party nor do they command grassroots support. “They only use Atiku’s big name to hijack political appointments and corner contracts for personal gain,” — Mohammed Inusa Reaffirms Loyalty to Fintiri The Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) in Jada Local Government Area, the hometown of former Vice President Atiku Abubakar, has dismissed recent defections to the African Democratic Congress (ADC) as inconsequential, describing the individuals involved as lacking political value and relevance within the party’s structure. In a communiqué issued at the end of an executive committee meeting held at the Government Lodge,…